Management of amyloidosis of the larynx and trachea

Amyloidosis involving the upper portion of the respiratory tract is an uncommon disorder that may occur as an isolated phenomenon or, more unusually, as part of a systemic amyloidosis. This case of a 66-year-old man with amyloidosis of the larynx and trachea illustrates some recently developed concepts and techniques in the diagnosis and management of this problem.